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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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